By Nsan Neji CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Concerned Members of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have raised the alarm over N138 million alleged fraud that has rocked the branch. The alleged fraud, which dates back to 2019, follows the non-remittance of check-off dues amounting to one…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has recovered a stolen vehicle, seized arms, and arrested two suspects in separate operations as part of its ongoing crackdown on crime across the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, 14th September 2025, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ugbo Irene, said…
By Editorial Team CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Former Special Assistant to former Governor Ben Ayade, Ursula Agbor, has demanded a retraction, apology and removal of an article published on the Converseer website via the following link: (https://converseer.com/scandal-rocks-cross-river-as-ex-governors-aide-caught-in-a-web/) She made the demands through her solicitors, Obono, Obono & Associates, via a letter signed by its Principal Partner,…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The political rivalry between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has taken a new twist, as the APC has dismissed the PDP’s claim of returning to power in 2027, describing it as an “empty boast” and “political comedy.” In a statement…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Local Government Service Commission has uncovered 800 ghost workers still on the payroll across the state. This was disclosed by Darlington Bassey Eyo, Chairman of the Commission, during a personnel auditing and verification exercise for local government staff across the 18 local government areas in…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Ministry of Education has announced that all public and private primary and secondary schools in the state will officially resume for the first term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, 15th September 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 9th September 2025, the Permanent…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has pledged the commitment of the 10th Assembly to praising and honouring God for His blessings and mercy. Ayambem made the commitment during the dedication of the Christian Legislators’ Fellowship Chapel and Musical Instruments held…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Prominent Industrialist and politician, James Alicha Okpamu, has extended his warmest congratulations to Governor Bassey Otu and the entire Cross River State on securing the hosting rights for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2026. In a congratulatory message, Alicha praised Governor Otu’s exceptional leadership and vision for the state,…
By Frank Ulom OBUDU (CONVERSEER) – In a bid to promote educational advancement and empower the next generation, an illustrious son of Umung Royal Dynasty, Dr Godwin Agbor, has awarded cash scholarships to 70 students of Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku (OBO) Federal Constituency. The official presentation was made during the 2025 Umung Cultural Festival, where Dr Agbor, who…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, HY Nurse Emmanuel Olayi, has clarified that the attack on him and members of the council in Obanliku last month was not political as many are insinuating. Olayi disclosed this on Monday in a media…
